August 17, 2023
The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, inviting, and civil educational environment for all students, employees, and other members of the ...
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August 14, 2023
New WBES Kindergarten Parents, Just a reminder that for the first two days of school we have a modified schedule for your kindergarten children. On August 28th, only boy kinder...
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August 9, 2023
Please join us on Friday, August 25th from 8:00-9:30 to meet your child's new teacher. We can't wait to see you!
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August 8, 2023
Dear BCS Staff and Families-
Last week our Board of Education voted to make a change to next year's school calendar.
The optional teacher workday originally scheduled for F...
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July 25, 2023
Hello, Parents and Guardians:
We hope you are having a wonderful summer!
If you are interested in getting more involved with your child's school, please consider applying fo...
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June 15, 2023
The BCS Summer Meals program is now in full swing. Please visit the sites below to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no cost. The program is for all children 18 years and younger! ...
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June 15, 2023
Please vote for the Buncombe County Schools Foundation to win one of 12 grants being awarded by The Community Betterment Foundation in honor of the Asheville Area Chamber of Co...
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May 23, 2023
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is committed to providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for students and families. One of BCS’s top commitments is to the well-being of ...
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May 12, 2023
West Buncombe enjoyed seeing some of our former SOARing eagles when the graduating class from Erwin High School visited today! It was amazing to see our former students in their ...
May 2, 2023
Clyde A. Erwin High School (CAEHS) welcomed third graders from West Buncombe Elementary School (WBES) as both schools whipped up something yummy in the Family & Consumer Sciences ...
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April 21, 2023
These students SOAR! They are Safe, Optimistic, Accountable, and Respectful. Each student was selected because they exemplify what it is to be a soaring eagle. Thank you to eac...
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April 19, 2023
Kindergarten Enrollment at West Buncombe Elementary is Friday, April 21. It's not too late to get an appointment. Call the main office at 828-232-4282 to see what times are stil...
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April 19, 2023
Read a great book lately? You can find tons of great books at our book fair! Classes will attend the book fair twice during the week of April 17-21. Let's get reading!
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March 28, 2023
Students at West Buncombe Elementary enjoyed a peek at all of the wonderful career options that are available to them during a school-wide Career Day event! Volunteers from organi...
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March 20, 2023
Our fundraiser is still going this week! 📢🗓️ If you haven't registered online yet, it's not too late! It’s simple and only takes a minute. 👉 Check it out at www.fundshoppe.com . ...
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March 19, 2023
Getting ready for kindergarten enrollment? Come tour our school this week and make your enrollment appointment. Several days and times are available. Call the school office at ...
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March 16, 2023
It's not too late to participate! Register today and help the West Buncombe PTO raise money to complete the playground projects. 🏀 😊 We have hundreds of products to choose from. ...
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March 13, 2023
Our PTO Spring fundraiser starts TODAY, 📢🗓️ have you registered online yet? It’s simple and only takes a minute. 👉 Check it out at www.fundshoppe.com . Check your child’s bookbag ...
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March 7, 2023
As we celebrate the 40th year in our school building, we want to give a special shoutout to former West Buncombe students who have returned to serve our school as staff members! W...
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March 7, 2023
Today, our school building turned 40 years old! Students learned about our school through a hands-on, walk-through museum of history items. The morning began with an oral accoun...